Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:13 PM)
- Water level
- 1.11 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Ellsworth Lake
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 05393500 — SPIRIT RIVER AT SPIRIT FALLS, WI · 16.7 mi from Ellsworth Lake
Launch Light & Moon — July 29
local timeFull Moon (100% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Ellsworth Lake Boat Ramp
| Location | Banks Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Ellsworth Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 45.161768, -85.244451 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Antrim County |
Ellsworth Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Ellsworth Lake in Banks Township, Michigan at coordinates 45.16177, -85.24445. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Ellsworth Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Ellsworth Lake in Banks Township, Antrim County, Michigan. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. Facility details on record include launch lanes: 1, docks / piers: 1, restrooms: 1 toilet. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp near Banks Township • public launch in Antrim County • fishing access on Ellsworth Lake • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
|---|---|
| Docks / Piers | 1 |
| Restrooms | 1 toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 14 spaces |
| Managed By | DNR-PRD |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ellsworth Lake Boat Ramp
Is Ellsworth Lake Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Ellsworth Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Banks Township, Michigan.
What water does Ellsworth Lake Boat Ramp access?
Ellsworth Lake Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Ellsworth Lake in Banks Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Ellsworth Lake Boat Ramp?
Ellsworth Lake Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 45.161768, -85.244451 in Banks Township, Michigan. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 5.2 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.